I am trying not to think about the fact that nine new dogs arrived at the SPA today. This is way above the average (which is 2 per day), and is just so shocking that I think I am in some kind of denial. I know I should be panicking, but on the basis that…
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Walks and Parks.
Thursdays tend to be good days at the refuge. That is the day when we seem to have the largest number of volunteers and the refuge is always buzzy, with lots of dogs being walked. In addition, the two newly castrated males were both mixed with females. And how happy they were…the hormones haven’t worn…
Bits and Bobs (and no bits!)
Today was a quiet day. Two dogs came in but both were identified and left with their relieved owners during the afternoon. Phew! As usual on a Wednesday there were several volunteers walking dogs in the beautiful sunshine. Yesterday I washed a dog who is due to leave the refuge on Friday, and I think…
It’s Ray-ning in my heart :(
A mixture of news today; good and bad. Firstly yesterday’s “little dog lost” is now “little dog found”. Surprised it took so long, but at least she is back with her owner.Two wonderful adoptions took place today, that of little Lucy (subject of an earlier post; a puppy who was lucky enough to go into…
Little dog lost
I mentioned that 2 new dogs had arrived on Saturday, and to be honest I was almost certain that this little girl would have been reclaimed today. However no one has contacted us about her, and although this could still happen, would you wait 3 days before looking for your dog, let alone one this…
Bit of resting on laurels today
Unlike last Sunday when the refuge had its monthly Sunday opening, today we were shut. Just as well for me, as I needed a bit of a break after all the recent excitement! Just wanted to post a photo or two of Munro, who seems to have taken to his new home like a duck…
What a Team!
To say that today was busy would be the understatement of the decade. I arrived to a scene of chaos, with people and dogs everywhere, some (like Canelle) being reclaimed by their delighted owners, others (Tommy) being reserved. Then Sarah arrived after her long drive from Belgium, and we had to unload her van. Yes,…
Good news day!
Three main things happened today. Hot off the press, Munro has just arrived in the UK and met his new family. No back up plan was needed; the intended adopters (and their dog, a mini-fauve) adored him, and his new life has started properly! Thanks to Moira who looked after him so well during his…
A New Life Begins for Munro
Where to start? Well, I guess the beginning was Gwen, who used to be at the refuge in Narbonne. She was destined for the big kennel in the sky, as the Narbonne refuge was bursting at the seams, and Gwen, a griffon fauve de bretagne, was not doing very well there. We at the SPA…
Adoption of Invisible Dog
Some dogs are instantly noticed at the SPA, as they are of a certain breed, or a certain size. Others just seem to go unnoticed as there is nothing in particular to distinguish them. Inevitable they have a harder time being adopted. I would say that the two main groups here are ex-hunt dogs (of…